Parks / Outdoors

Nixon Park upgrade on track

The upgrade to Kingsland’s Nixon Park is on schedule, and residents are expected to be able to use the new park in February 2017.

City block set to turn into bee refuge

This could bee the start of something great.

Mt Roskill community celebrates start of exciting development

St Mary's Avondale gets Bikes in Schools

The school will soon have a Bikes in Schools bike track, thanks in part to a regional sport and recreation grant from Auckland Council.

Miniature worlds created out west

2016 Auckland Council Regional Parks Artist in Residence Kate Parker will explore sculpture and storytelling near Anawhata in the Waitakere Ranges.

Playground review: Take a detour for fun on the beachfront

Stunning views and a seaside spot add to some exciting play equipment at Little Shoal Bay.

Shared path to connect Avondale and New Lynn

A new shared path between Avondale and New Lynn will offer a great way to walk and cycle between the two town centres.

Pollinator pathways in local parks

We are lucky enough to live in one of the greenest countries in the world. What we need now is the right kind of green, the kind of green that feeds and shelters our birds, bees and lesser known pollinating animals.